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Current Graduate Students FAQ

0. How many credit hours do I need to register for in order to have Full Time status?

You must register for at least 12 hours every semester when you are a TA, RA, hold another fellowship, or are on a visa. During Fall and Spring semesters, up to 3 of these hours may be for audit. In the Summer up to 6 hours may be for audit. International students who are not a TA or RA may request a reduced course load during their graduation semester.

1. I cannot register for a Math class, or need a special permit, or am waitlisted. What should I do?

10. I had taken some graduate level math classes elsewhere and wonder if I can get credit for them here?

Contact the Director of Advising and Assessment for the grad program. If you are a PhD student in Math, see the section on "Credit Transfers" on this page. MS students may transfer at most 6 credits. Any credit transfer request must be accompanied by: (a) Syllabi and Catalogue description of the previous course; (b) A transcript indicating the grade for that course; and (c) The name and number of the proposed equivalent class at Georgia Tech. For more info see the GT Catalogue.

11. I am a 5th year PhD student. What do I need to do if I want to stay for a 6th year?

Please have your advisor petition the Grad Committee by sending an email to the Grad Director.

12. How can I get an extension for my I-20 visa?

You would need to contact OIE. The School's Grad Coordinator can help you with this process and other visa issues.

13. How can I make sure that the courses I plan to take will satisfy the requirements for the MS degree?